I write military history, historical fiction and memoirs and sometimes a mixture of all three. I am also a ghost writer of novels and memoirs.
My non fiction, published by by Pen and Sword Books Ltd, include Herbert Columbine VC, Surviving the Nazi Onslaught, A Battle Too Far, Military Detention Colchester from 1947, The Battle of Bellewaarde June 1915, From Colonial Warrior to Western Front Flyer, The History of Coalhouse Fort and A History of Women’s Lives in Scunthorpe.
I have also written a biography of John Doubleday to be included in his book: The Work and published The Weekend Trippers and My War and Peace myself. I am always on the look out for new military memoirs to publish. If you would like to know more please visit my website.
My spiritual books are The Re-Enlightenment and The Holiday From Hell.
My fiction include
Secrets ( a book of six short stories)
Lives Apart: A WW2 Chronicle - a five book series inspired by the true story of my in-laws.
Obsession - a five book series inspired by the true story of the missing POWs at the end of WW2.
Betrayed - a stand alone murder mystery set in WW2 Germany and Palestine.
Secret Lives - a six book series set before and during WW1.
A One Way Ticket - a four book series inspired by the true story of Bill Young through WW2 and beyond.
Obsession is a five part series which tells the stories of five families across England, Germany and Poland from the 1920s through to the aftermath of WW2. Inspired by the true story of the thousands of Allied POWs who disappeared from Eastern Europe at the end of WW2 and were belived to have been captured by the Soviets and taken to the Gulags.
Whilst writing A History of Woman's Lives in Scunthorpe for Pen and Sword Books Ltd I was struck by just how important it is to keep our history alive. In particular I feel very strongly that our military history should not be forgotten. However, many publishers are not interested because they are too niche or unlikely to make any money, so I have decided to try and preserve these individual memories myself by publishing memoir books for family and friends and anyone else who would like to read them.
There is NO cost for this. Instead I will keep any royalties and this will go towards my costs. Most books will probably only sell a few copies anyway, but the point is to preserve memories for future generations and to honour those who fought for us. I am also interested in publishing women's wartime stories. If you would like to know more please contact me.
Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle is a five book series mixing fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All books have photos at the end.
Inspired by the true story of Seaman Bill Young during and after WW2, A One Way Ticket is a four book series mixing fact and fiction.
New Beginnings
Changing Fortunes
Dangerous Territory
Journey's End
Photos are included in every book and Bill’s true story is at the end of book 4, Journey’s End.
Love, Resistance, Betrayal is a mixture of fact and fiction, based on the true story of Gavino Luna (stage name Gavino De Lunas), a famous Sardinian poet and singer who became a war hero, fought against the regime that ruined his country and was ultimately betrayed.
The Reckoning is the fifth and final book in 5 part series, Obsession, which tells the stories of five families across England, Germany and Poland from the 1920s through to the aftermath of WW2.
The Consuming is the fourth book in 5 part series, Obsession, which tells the stories of five families across England, Germany and Poland from the 1920s through to the aftermath of WW2.
The Deepening is the third book in 5 part series, Obsession, which tells the stories of five families across England, Germany and Poland from the 1920s through to the aftermath of WW2.
The Quickening is the second book in 5 part series, Obsession, which tells the stories of five families across England, Germany and Poland from the 1920s through to the aftermath of WW2.
They stare back at us from the pages of books and photographs; their stories are known to historians, but to many they represent a relative who ‘saw the Great War in colour.’ While the photographs of male relatives are well known and rightly treasured, there are fewer photographs, and much less known, about the women who also ‘saw the Great War in colour.’
The Awakening is the first book in 5 part series, Obsession, which tells the stories of five families across England, Germany and Poland from the 1920s through to the aftermath of WW2.
Retribution is the fifth and final book in Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle. The five book series is a mixture of fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All parts have photos at the back and this book also includes a summary of Ted and Brenda's life after the war.
Deception is the fourth book in Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle. The five book series is a mixture of fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All books have photos at the back and book 5, Retribution, finishes with an author note summarising Ted and Brenda's life after the war.
Love is the third book in Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle. The five book series is a mixture of fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All books have photos at the back and book 5, Retribution, finishes with an author note summarising Ted and Brenda's life after the war.
Inspired by the true story of Bill Young, A One Way Ticket is a four book series mixing fact and fiction. Photos are included in every book and Bill’s true story, written by his son, Bob, is at the end of this book.
Change is the second book in Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle. The five book series is a mixture of fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All books have photos at the back and book 5, Retribution, finishes with an author note summarising Ted and Brenda's life after the war.
Major Denis Campbell’s family had a long and illustrious history of service to the British Empire. Despite his own extensive service & being mentioned in despatches, he was known to some in the family as ‘Disappointing Denis.' In 1951 Denis was sent to Malaya where he fought Communist guerrillas with the Ghost Squad, a Top-Secret unit whose account has never been previously published.
The book outlines the military history of the Fairfield Campbell family from 1830 through to the 1960s using narrative, background information, personal accounts and numerous original photographs.
Inspired by the true story of Bill Young, A One Way Ticket is a four book series mixing fact and fiction. Photos are included in every book and Bill’s true story is at the end of book 4, Journey’s End.
Separation is the first book in Lives Apart. A WW2 Chronicle. The five book series is a mixture of fact and fiction inspired by the true story of Rifleman Ted Taylor and his fiancée Brenda, through WW2. All books have photos at the end and book 5, Retribution, finishes with an author note summarising Ted and Brenda's life after the war.
Inspired by the true story of Bill Young, A One Way Ticket is a four book series mixing fact and fiction. Photos are included in every book and Bill’s true story is at the end of book 4, Journey’s End.
A One Way Ticket is a four book series inspired by the true story of Bill Young through WW2 and beyond and is a mixture of fact and fiction. All books have photos at the back and Bill's true story is told at the end of book 4, Journey's End.
It’s fascinating to discover your family history or is it? What if you find out something you’d rather not know? And of course it’s not just people who have secrets, countries do too.